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WEBApr 19, 2024 — FLARM and PilotAware to collaborate on Electronic Conspicuity solutions. by Charlotte Bailey. June 9, 2023.
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WEBAbout Pilot. From its first appearance in October 1967, Pilot rapidly grew to become the UK’s leading GA magazine and the authoritative voice for sport aviation. The now familiar look and style were established under the editorship of James Gilbert, who nurtured the top writing talent of the day and came up with the fine balance of content ...
The post-Covid pilot job market looks bright! - Pilot
WEBMay 26, 2024 — Experts from Approved Training Organisations offer their analysis of the aviation job market number and top tips for aspiring commercial pilots.
CAA sets out plan to enable regular BVLOS drone flights from 2027
WEBAug 31, 2024 — The Civil Aviation Authority has revealed a plan to enable the regular and routine use of drones in BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line Of Sight) applications from 2027, with its new roadmap set to ‘evolve with industry’ to fully understand the challenges of ‘integrating these operations into the UK’s airspace’.
News Archives - Pilot
WEBCAA to mandate carbon monoxide detectors in certain piston aircraft. by Charlotte Bailey. August 25, 2024.
Super-efficient autogyro makes its debut - Pilot
WEBAug 31, 2024 — Super-efficient autogyro makes its debut. A new autogyro – the Tensor 600X – was launched at the European Rotors show and conference in Cologne in November 2021. German technology company Fraundorfer Aeronautics introduced the Tensor 600X, which has a projected cruising speed of 108kt and range of 324nm.
Flight Tests Archives - Pilot
WEBJul 29, 2021 — Flight test: the pioneering Pipistrel Velis Electro. A full flight test, plus operating and engineering evaluation, of the World’s first certified electric aircraft - the Pipistrel Velis Electro. by Pilot Magazine. September 30, 2021.
Stratospheric UAV completes testing - Pilot
WEBAug 31, 2024 — Stratospheric UAV completes testing. The Airbus Zephyr S solar-powered high altitude UAV has completed its successful 2021 test flight campaign in the United States. The final HAPS (High Altitude Platform System) flight touched down on 13 September in Arizona, USA, concluding the ‘most ambitious and effective’ Zephyr flight campaign to date.
Parachutes, ejector seats and whole airframe recovery systems
WEBMay 26, 2024 — Dave Unwin explores the history & development of pilot-saving safety measures with a close look at parachutes, ejector seats & whole airframe recovery systems.
Ultralight perfection - Pilot
WEBJun 1, 2024 — Ultralight perfection. In its latest incarnation, the TL–Ulitralight Sting is the kind of aeroplane you wish you’d trained on. Flashing past a flawlessly white cumulus, racking round in a tight 180 and then pulling joyously up into a steep climb ? sometimes it just has to be done. The flight test card doesn’t call for it, but when you are ...